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Jeremy Paxman
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Jeremy Paxman Biography
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Broadcaster and journalist JEREMY PAXMAN has received numerous broadcasting awards, twice winning the Richard Dimbleby Award, Bafta's most prestigious award for current affairs. Jeremy has a unique interviewing style and is known for his in depth probing and questioning of politicians on Newsnight, which he has anchored since 1989. His skill and popularity in chairing and facilitating conferences is unequaled.
Broadcaster
In the mid seventies, Jeremy Paxman was based in Northern Ireland, where he covered the troubles for the BBC. He joined the Tonight programme, in 1977, followed by five years as a reporter on Panorama, where assignments took him frequently to Africa, the Americas and the Middle East.
Since 1989 he has anchored Britains premier nightly news analysis programme, BBC2s Newsnight and for several years, he also presented Start The Week on BBC Radio Four. He became chairman of University Challenge in 1994.
Writer
Jeremy has written widely for newspapers and magazines, and numerous books including:
- A Higher Form of Killing
- Through the Volcanoes: A Central American Journey
- Friends in High Places: Who Runs Britain?
- Fish, Fishing and The Meaning of Life
- The English: A Portrait of a People
- The Political Animal: An Anatomy
Conference Facilitator
As a conference host or facilitator, Jeremy Paxman is one of the best. Using his unique skills and experience, he brings his high energy style to the role and is superb at keeping the conference focus on track.
General Information
Jeremy Paxman was born in Yorkshire in 1950, educated in Worcestershire and received his degree (in English) from St Catharines College, Cambridge. His charitable interests include homelessness, mental health and education. In his spare time, he goes fly-fishing.
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Jeremy Paxman Books
The English: A Portrait of a PeoplePrice: £9.99
The Political Animal: An AnatomyPrice: £9.99
The Victorians: Britain Through the Paintings of the AgePrice: £8.99
Jeremy Paxman DVDs
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Arjun Rajyagor Wins Junior Apprentice 2010
11th June 201017 year old Arjun from Essex won the first series of Junior Apprentice last night, & the juniors showed the adults a thing or two as they posted the biggest profits ever recorded since The Apprentice began. Business keynote speaker Karren Brady was on hand to assist 'Uncle Lord Sugar'.
11th June 201017 year old Arjun from Essex won the first series of Junior Apprentice last night, & the juniors showed the adults a thing or two as they posted the biggest profits ever recorded since The Apprentice began. Business keynote speaker Karren Brady was on hand to assist 'Uncle Lord Sugar'.
Election night viewing choices include a host of politicians, comedians and favourite broadcasters
6th May 2010The choices for viewing tonight's election results have never been greater. There's Channel 4's Alternative Election Night with Jimmy Car, David Mitchen and Lauren Leverne, Andrew's Neil's Boat Party on BBC1, John Reid and Ann Widdecombe amongst the guests with Alastair Stewart on ITV or Kay Burley, Jeremy Thompson and Anna Botting who will be trailing the three leaders for Sky
6th May 2010The choices for viewing tonight's election results have never been greater. There's Channel 4's Alternative Election Night with Jimmy Car, David Mitchen and Lauren Leverne, Andrew's Neil's Boat Party on BBC1, John Reid and Ann Widdecombe amongst the guests with Alastair Stewart on ITV or Kay Burley, Jeremy Thompson and Anna Botting who will be trailing the three leaders for Sky
The 60th anniversary of the Cheltenham Literary Festival will be the biggest festival to date.
9th October 2009Today is the start of the Cheltenham Literature Festival and more than 100,000 people have bought tickets to this year's events. The 60th annual festival, which runs until October 18 at venues across town, includes more than 440 talks, readings and activities by authors, gardeners, comedians, chefs, politicians and explorers and Man Booker Prize winners. There are ten guest directors, including Sir Richard Eyre and Sandi Toksvig, the novelists Monica Ali and Jonathan Coe, Rageh Omaar, the foreign correspondent, and the children’s writer Anthony Horowitz. Today alone, Sebastian Faulks, Ben Fogle and James Cracknell, Jo Brand and Simon Armitage host events.
9th October 2009Today is the start of the Cheltenham Literature Festival and more than 100,000 people have bought tickets to this year's events. The 60th annual festival, which runs until October 18 at venues across town, includes more than 440 talks, readings and activities by authors, gardeners, comedians, chefs, politicians and explorers and Man Booker Prize winners. There are ten guest directors, including Sir Richard Eyre and Sandi Toksvig, the novelists Monica Ali and Jonathan Coe, Rageh Omaar, the foreign correspondent, and the children’s writer Anthony Horowitz. Today alone, Sebastian Faulks, Ben Fogle and James Cracknell, Jo Brand and Simon Armitage host events.
Paxman wins presenter of the year
4th March 2008Jeremy Paxman was named presenter of the year at the Royal Television Society's awards for journalism.
4th March 2008Jeremy Paxman was named presenter of the year at the Royal Television Society's awards for journalism.
Evan Davis: New man of Today
27th November 2007Davis, 45, the BBC's economics editor, was last Wednesday appointed as a full-time presenter on Radio 4's Today, arguably the single most influential news programme made by the corporation.
27th November 2007Davis, 45, the BBC's economics editor, was last Wednesday appointed as a full-time presenter on Radio 4's Today, arguably the single most influential news programme made by the corporation.
Jeremy Paxman comes to America
22nd October 2007BBC news anchor Jeremy Paxman is to begin appearing on BBC America later this fall, where he's expected to host a weekly roundup of world news.
22nd October 2007BBC news anchor Jeremy Paxman is to begin appearing on BBC America later this fall, where he's expected to host a weekly roundup of world news.
Entertainment & Arts Review of 2008
30th December 2008A year of reality shows, great paintings and controversy - it all happened in the world of arts, television and radio in 2008. Here are some of the years highlights....
30th December 2008A year of reality shows, great paintings and controversy - it all happened in the world of arts, television and radio in 2008. Here are some of the years highlights....
Newsreaders help raise record sum for Children in Need
16th November 2008Some of the BBC's best known newsreaders performed a medley of ABBA songs to help raise a record 21 million pounds for Children in Need.
16th November 2008Some of the BBC's best known newsreaders performed a medley of ABBA songs to help raise a record 21 million pounds for Children in Need.
Children's BAFTA Nominations Announced
7th November 2008Nominations are out for this year's EA British Academy Children's Awards. The event celebrates excellence in children's film, television and video games.
7th November 2008Nominations are out for this year's EA British Academy Children's Awards. The event celebrates excellence in children's film, television and video games.
Radio Presenters & Interviewers are More Popular than Ever
5th August 2010There has been a big boost in radio listeners over the past few months and interviewing and hosting skills make radio presenters such as Evan Davies and Sarah Montague some of the best conference facilitators around.
5th August 2010There has been a big boost in radio listeners over the past few months and interviewing and hosting skills make radio presenters such as Evan Davies and Sarah Montague some of the best conference facilitators around.
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